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BOOTSTRAPPING

13 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun

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Definition of BOOTSTRAPPING

verb

To help (oneself) without the aid of others.

"Sam spent years bootstrapping himself through college."

verb

To load the operating system into the memory of a computer. Usually shortened to boot.

verb

To compile the tools that will be used to compile the rest of the system or program.

"Bootstrapping means building the GNU C Library, GNU Compiler Collection and several other key system programs.http//www.gentoo.org/doc/en/handbook/handbook-x86.xml?part=1&chap=6"

noun

The process by which something is bootstrapped.

Examples of BOOTSTRAPPING in a Sentence

  • "Sam spent years bootstrapping himself through college."
  • "Bootstrapping means building the GNU C Library, GNU Compiler Collection and several other key system programs.http//www.gentoo.org/doc/en/handbook/handbook-x86.xml?part=1&chap=6"

Word Details

Letters
13
Syllables
3
Scrabble
20
points
WWF
25
points

Is BOOTSTRAPPING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, BOOTSTRAPPING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 20 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 20 pts Words With Friends — 25 pts

Tip: BOOTSTRAPPING uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BOOTSTRAPPING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter bootstrapping Total
Scrabble 3111111133112 20
WWF 4111111144123 25

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BOOTSTRAPPING

100 words from the letters in BOOTSTRAPPING

8-letter words

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How to Use BOOTSTRAPPING in Word Games

BOOTSTRAPPING is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BOOTSTRAPPING

What does BOOTSTRAPPING mean?
BOOTSTRAPPING is a verb. To help (oneself) without the aid of others.
Is BOOTSTRAPPING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BOOTSTRAPPING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BOOTSTRAPPING worth in Scrabble?
BOOTSTRAPPING is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends. It is a 13-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from BOOTSTRAPPING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BOOTSTRAPPING. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.